This unique selection of illustrations with commentaries and source texts guides us on a fascinating journey through the representations of the secret arts.

    This is the first English translation by noted writer Thomas Cleary of the authorized biography by two longtime disciples of this living master of the Dragon Gate branch of the Complete Reality school of Taoism, which integrated Buddhism and Confucianism into a comprehensive new form of Taoism.

    "Paths of Wisdom" goes beyond fragments of symbolism and correspondences to reveal the actual practices of Cabalistic magic in a way that can finally be understood. This book is a comprehensive overview of the magical Cabala in the Western tradition, aimed at the beginner, but is well suited to students at any level -- even adepts. You will find "Paths of Wisdom" lively and exciting. Greer makes the complexities of the subject accessible and meaningful, so you will be able to use the mysteries of the Cabala better than ever. "Paths of Wisdom" begins by sharing the basic principles of the magical Cabala: -The Tree of Life -The Paths on the Tree -The Four Worlds -Macrocosm and Microcosm -The Way of Creation (down the Tree) and Redemption (up the Tree) Then the book delves deeply into the symbolism of the magical Cabala, including one of the most complete explanations ever of the spheres and paths on the Tree of Life. You'll learn how you can make practical use of the Tree to unlock your hidden potential. Next you will learn the practices of the magical Cabala, including the basic techniques of ritual magic, meditation, and pathworking. Most importantly, you'll learn how you can use the magical Cabala in your daily life and change for the better as you live deliberately and become more aware of the universe around you. Never before have the most inner secrets of the Cabala been made so clear and usable. Get "Paths of Wisdom" today.

    Working from previously unexplored alchemical sources, David Gordon White demonstrates for the first time that the medieval disciplines of Hindu alchemy and hatha yoga were practiced by one and the same people, and that they can be understood only when viewed together. White opens the way to a new and more comprehensive understanding of medieval Indian mysticism, within the broader context of south Asian Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam."White proves a skillful guide in disentangling historical and theoretical complexities that have thus far bedeviled the study of these influential aspects of medieval Indian culture."—Yoga World"Anyone seriously interested in finding out more about authentic tantra, original hatha yoga, embodied liberation . . . sacred sexuality, paranormal abilities, healing, and of course alchemy will find White's extraordinary book as fascinating as any Tom Clancy thriller."—Georg Feuerstein, Yoga Journal

    It begins with a discussion of the mysteries of the Greek alphabet, followed by the different forms of the Runes, and goes on to describe the mystical secrets of Latin. It also explores Enochian, where you will discover, for the first time ever, the correctly constructed Watchtower system.The book also includes the mysteries of the Tarot, a pictorial language, and it describes the development of the esoteric Tarot, how to do readings, and the significance of the symbolism on the Tarot cards. It concludes with the English language and its relationship to the Tarot, Enochian, and more.The introduction to The Western Mysteries serves as a complete introduction to the magickal tradition of the West. You will learn about the evolution of thought concerning the Elements, astrology, magick squares, geomancy, words of power, and more.You will find that each section of this book is a key that unlocks the meaning behind another of the magickal languages that you can relate to your own spiritual system. It is ideal for a beginning student to explore the mysteries of Western magick. It is a necessary tool for more advanced students, as it has collected hundreds of charts and lists which clarify and identify the similarities and differences between various systems.This is a reference book you will study over and over. The volume of information revealed makes The Western Mysteries an instant classic and a necessity for any spiritual practitioner.

    While being a practical and easy-to-use manual, it reveals a fabric of meanings. It gives rearely-found explanations and provides fascinating insights where other books simply list symptoms or plants.

    This reissue of David Allen Hulse's landmark work is the one book all students of the occult must own. It catalogs and distills, in hundreds of tables of secret symbolism, the true import of each ancient Eastern magickal tradition. Each chapter is a key that unlocks the meaning behind one of the magickal languages. Through painstaking research and analysis, Hulse has accomplished an unprecedented feat--that of reconstructing the basic underlying systems that form the vast legacy of mystery traditions.The real genius of this accomplishment is that it is presented in a way that is immediately understandable and usable. Although the book deals with many foreign scripts, ancient tongues, and lost symbols, it is designed for the beginning student. Included is a wealth of cross-references, excellent introductory material and overviews, an extensive annotated bibliography, and--new to this edition--a complete index.